Finding Hope Through Music: My Passion for Singing, By Paz

Finding Hope Through Music: My Passion for Singing, By Paz

Growing up, my parents introduced me to music that I still cherish to this day. In every family event, you would see me in front of a karaoke machine singing with pride. I sang in confidence, knowing that everyone would compliment and support me after. However, I never expected that my passion for music would suddenly become my worst nightmare.

During the pandemic, I would post about  my own covers and songs online . Although I was very fond of it, I noticed people were making fun of my work. At first, I tried to ignore it; however, it ate me up slowly as I did my best to avoid it. As a result, I became insecure and unmotivated. My only escape from reality was infiltrated by strangers who didn’t even know me. 

The thing that was allowing me to survive the mental torture of the pandemic became the reason why I wanted to leave the world entirely. 

In other words, I was devastated. Music was my only source of comfort; therefore, I was lost without it. However, in 8th grade something in me sparked again. Ever since I started listening to Elvis Presley, my love for music came back. I began performing at schools and events. I created my own music and learned new instruments.  I found hope  through something that used to be my biggest insecurity. 

 In conclusion , although life was hard—music will forever be my home. Through sadness, drought, anger, and pain, singing with passion makes me feel free. It’s like my social anxiety disappears when I start singing. Everyone will have their opinions, but that doesn’t mean it’s the truth. Music is a place for practice and progress, that’s why we should also use these values in conflict and problems.